Snowy Monaro Regional Council

Wonboyn

NSW2551

Wonboyn at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

130

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Wonboyn.

The postcode for Wonboyn is 2551 (NSW).

Wonboyn (2551) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.

Wonboyn has roughly 130 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wonboyn scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wonboyn's population at 130, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

130

Median age

57

Family households

64%

Lone person

29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$270/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

95%

Renter occupied

5%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

130

Median age: 57

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

7

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft5 (71.4%)
Assault1 (14.3%)
Malicious damage to property1 (14.3%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Wonboyn.

Local schools for Wonboyn

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Government School Catchment

Eden Public School

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Eden Marine High School

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Towamba Public School

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Frequently asked

About Wonboyn.

What is the Wonboyn postcode?
Wonboyn is in the 2551 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
Where is Wonboyn?
Wonboyn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2551, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Wonboyn?
The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Wonboyn?
There are 7 schools serving Wonboyn on this page, including Eden Public School, Eden Marine High School, Towamba Public School.
How walkable is Wonboyn?
Wonboyn has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wonboyn?
Wonboyn is close to Wonboyn Lake, Wonboyn North, Green Cape, Narrabarba, Kiah.
What is the population of Wonboyn?
The population of Wonboyn is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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